Frozen Todarodes Squid from China

Frozen Todarodes squid, or Japanese flying squid, is a commercially important species from the northwest Pacific. It qualifies under HTS 0307.49.01 as 'other' frozen squid, distinct from illex and loligo categories in the tariff schedule.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Use species-specific DNA testing if challenged on 'other' classification versus illex/loligo

• Declare exact processing state (whole, headless) to match subheading descriptions accurately

• Prepare for AD/CVD duties if sourced from certain countries; check USTR lists regularly